Over the last week, we have seen tiresome name calling return after the Climate Change Authority - the Parliament's climate change advisory group - released a report that suggested a fresh approach to these decisions and actions. Once again, the real discussion about the fundamentals we are trying to achieve, and the ability of the Climate Change Authority's proposals to achieve them, was drowned out by contentious debate.

Coalition will need to choose between the centre or extreme on climate
Jul 04, 2016 - 8:53am

Australia’s election results could actually support considered climate action particularly when viewed in the context of community and mainstream business support. But that will require assistance and leadership write John Connor. An extract of this ran in the Guardian.

Both major parties have committed to significant post-election policy reviews. Such a review will be crucial, both to avoid the social and economic instability of this gap, and if our country is to begin to take credible climate action, writes John Connor in RenewEconomy.